A Honey Named Safirah

“Happy girls are the prettiest.”

-Audrey Hepburn

Through this amazing little thing called social media, I came across a stunning local beauty; a fellow kini-rocking-mama who also enjoys a day of adventure under the island sun. I love me an IG Account that doesn’t hold back: snapshots of beaches, rivers, sea shells and smiles. And if you post pictures of hibiscus blossoms and rainbows… We just might be automatic besties. So over the past year, I’ve grown quite fond of this wahine.

As with any IG Friend, you start to get to know them, their town, their family, their style. Her daughter, Safirah, also caught my eye. A natural beauty like mama, Safirah is the quintessential island child: sun-kissed, bare feet, salty hair; with a look of wonder and a twinkle of adventure in her eyes. Growing up with a respect for the land and a connection to the ocean.

Then I found out this sweetie pie just so happens to be an ACACIA Swimwear Honey model in the 2015 Tauhani collection and will be featured in the 2016 resort collection. You may have also seen her featured by other brands such as Bitty Bambu, Velveteen and Frou Frou. Well deserved. I mean, what a doll.

So I reached out to mama to hook up an interview so that I could feature this Honey. Safirah, and as expected, is so much more than a pretty face.

Here is our fun little Q&A:

Girl, whats your sign?

Leo

Kinimama’s Random Astrology Facts:

Leo’s are characterized by their humble appearance, next to a larger than life personality with a thirst for adventure. They often have curly hair.

How did you get your start in modeling?

When I was 4 my mom saw that Bitty Bambu was having a model search and sent my pics and I got picked! I was like 1 of 6 kids! I had a lot of fun at the photo shoot and wanted to do it again.

Age 4, Bitty Bambu debut. Captured by the fabulous Kristy Copperfield Acacia Swimwear is a pretty sweet gig, how did that happen?

Acacia posted on IG that they were looking for Honeys and all my Aunties tagged my mommy in the post and she sent pics in again and I was 1 of 3 chosen!

Tell me about your latest Acacia photo shoot. Looks like you went on a pretty big adventure.

We went to Hana!!! We drove into Hana the day before the shoot. My mom and I stopped at a lot of different places to swim, hike and explore.

Then we were the first ones to the house. It was a big house with a game room, a huge pool, it’s own golf course! Naomi and Lyndie of Acacia Swimwear brought food, drinks and gave us hydro-flasks!

PC: Acacia SwimwearWhat is it like to do a photo shoot?

It is so much fun!!!! This recent photo shoot took like 3 hours and my mom gave me candy after every 5 looks. My mom carried me around from spot to spot because the rocks/sand hurt my feet at the Red Sand Beach. I was spoiled that day like a princess.